Blanche Kelso Bruce

Born: March 1, 1841 in Farmville, Virginia

Died: March 17, 1898 in Washington, D. C.

First elected African American to serve a full term in the United States Senate.

More info:

• Wikipedia: Blanche K. Bruce
• A Black Senator from Mississippi: Blanche K. Bruce
• Original Blanche K. Bruce documents at Mississippi State